A new neuroimaging study reveals brain activity is reduced when we experience self touch, as opposed to the touch of another person. The findings shed light on how the brain is able to distinguish between tactile sensations generated by the touch of another and personal touch. Read More
Researchers have identified a mechanism within the cholinergic system that underlies our ability to rapidly focus attention. Read More
According to a new study, exploring objects through touch can generate detailed, lasting memories of the object, even when people don't intend to memorize the details of the object. Read More
According to a new study, we trust our fingertips over our eye when it comes to processing ambiguous information. Read More
Researchers decipher the pathways by which the brain alters its own perception of the outside world. Read More
A new brain imaging study reveals how the midbrain and striatum, two key areas of the dopamine system, become more active when a person updates their beliefs about the world around them. Read More
A new study reveals the neural processes we use to ignore the sound of our own footsteps and other self made noises. Researchers say the findings may shed new light on how we learn to speak and play music. Read More
Is the popular claim that the brain feels no pain substantiated? A new paper looks at the accuracy of the belief. Read More
A new study reports amputees often feel as though their prosthetic limb is part of their body. Read More
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A new study reveals noradrenaline plays a vital role in early stages of perception. Researchers report later processing of visual information occurs in the cerebral cortex and is affected by noradrenaline to determine if an image will enter our stream of consciousness. Read More
Bilingual people are better able to integrate sight and sound to make sense of speech, a new study reveals. Researchers report, in addition to altering basic sensory experiences, learning a second language can impact memory, decision making and cognitive control. Read More
Researchers have successfully induced the sensations of touch and movement in the arm of a paralyzed man, with the help of a tiny array of electrodes implanted into the somatosensory cortex. Read More